Any speech that begins with “I am very proud of myself” is bound to grab attention. But when those words come from a tiny, auburn-haired powerhouse holding a microphone with a swagger far beyond her years, it’s an instant recipe for viral magic.
An instantly-famous video, originally posted to TikTok by user @imissnj (Gena Mutone Jacobson), has taken the internet by storm, racking up over 20 million views on TikTok alone, and tens of millions more across Instagram and other platforms. The star of the clip? A confident young girl who perfectly blends pride, humor, and honesty while delivering a short—but unforgettable—speech at her school’s Christmas event.
Standing tall onstage in a sparkly black dress and red shoes, she opens with poise, a beaming smile, and an undeniable sense of self-love. “I am very proud of myself and all of my other friends inside my class,” she declares as the crowd listens attentively. Then, with pitch-perfect comedic timing, she delivers the now-iconic line:
"My class is really really sweet, except one... little... boy."
— Viral school speech
The room erupts with laughter. Even at such a young age, this little girl knows how to hold an audience in the palm of her hand.
As the giggles subside, she confidently adds, “I need to tell you...” before her teacher swoops in to gently whisper something in her ear and reclaim the mic. The little girl leaves the stage with an adorable grin and an unbothered strut as if she knows she’s delivered a showstopper.
“Let her finish!"
Viewers couldn’t get enough of the little girl’s charm and confidence, flooding the comments section with love, laughter, and plenty of curiosity about the unfinished story. User @dariamendonca summed it up perfectly: “Let the little girl express herself—she waited for this opportunity 😭😭😭😭😭.”
Others were just as amused by her comic timing. User @msofianii joked, “Now we are all waiting for part 2 when she tells us who’s that little boy 🤣.” Meanwhile, @troy_malange praised her fiery delivery, writing, “Let her cook. Redheads stand on business, please 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️ I love her.”
"It’s how she took the microphone from her teacher. All ready for business 🤣❤️."
— @maame_akosya
Several users couldn’t help but speculate about the identity of the “one little boy,” with @trilokoldschool humorously declaring, “Where is freedom of speech? Where is the human rights of equality? Where is that little boy?? 😂😂”
Why this little girl stole our hearts
In a world where public speaking strikes fear into the hearts of adults, this young girl’s unshakable confidence is a breath of fresh air. She reminds us of the beauty of unfiltered honesty, self-assuredness, and the pure joy kids bring to even the simplest moments.
Commenter @ibiwarietuk perfectly summed up the magic of her speech: “Confidence is a superpower… this little girl was ready to tell it all.” Others echoed similar sentiments, calling her the “ambassador of self-confidence” and praising her fearless delivery.
"She was about to throw the bomb 🔥👏😂."
— @elviejobrother
Beyond the humor, the moment speaks to the importance of nurturing confidence in young children. Whether or not we ever hear the whole story she wanted to tell, this little girl has left an indelible mark on the internet—and our hearts.
If you haven’t watched the video yet, you’re missing out on the kind of joy that only a tiny, mic-wielding queen can deliver. It’s impossible not to smile.
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